Sing.
Harmonize.
Belong.
Reconnect with voice, creativity, and community — through the joy of singing together, imperfectly.
You Are Not Alone
Do you sing in the car… in the shower… while doing the dishes?
Do you miss the joy of singing with others—but not the pressure of performance?
Is there a part of you that longs to express more…
to feel more alive, more connected?
Our modern culture has separated us into talented "performers" and quiet "audience".
What if we can change that, and reclaim our collective birthright to sing?
Share Your Voice.
Imperfectly.
Connect with community and voice through joyful, wholehearted singing—
for the pure bliss of harmony, and the feeling of being part of something bigger.
Timid and new singers find their voices and belonging in the group tapestry of sound.
Seasoned singers enjoy singing by ear, and freedom to get creative.
In these inclusive spaces, we share easy-to learn, soulful songs with layers of harmony and rhythm—
Songs about peace, love, and hope; we sing the world we want to see.
We learn in the oral tradition by call and response, with no sheet music or rigid structure.
This is community singing — for every voice.
This is singing for joy.
For healing.
For belonging.
Ways To Sing Together
There are a few different ways you can step into this experience with me:
UPCOMING EVENTS
Experience the magic of community singing at a one-off song circle, workshop, or participatory performance.
HUMBLE HARMONY
A joyful, non-performing
weekly group to dive deeper into community, creativity, and singing in harmony by ear.
CUSTOM EXPERIENCES
Host a custom workshop/ song circle, or bring the joy and meaningful connection of singing into your gathering or workplace .
Hi, I'm Sylvia.
After two decades silent, I'm now a passionate community songleader.
In my youth, I was classically trained and sang harmony in choir; jamming with friends and singing in bands became my life. Eventually, I shelved my music to focus on a “real” career and raise a family—and for about 20 years, my creativity felt stifled.
Then, a cancer diagnosis helped me realize that the music in my soul could no longer be denied. I left my government cubicle, picked up my ukulele, and began singing and writing again, taming my inner critic.
I created Humble Harmony because I felt called to help others do the same: to free their voice and experience the joy of singing in harmony (harmony is my thing). Since 2021, I’ve seen people come out of their shell, gain confidence in their voice, and truly connect in community.
I am a voice activist. In a time when people rely on the internet for music, communal singing has fallen by the wayside. My mission is to revive the human tradition of singing together for joy; it’s in our DNA.
In 2023, I took the life-changing Community Choir Leadership Training, finding my "tribe" and diving into the community singing movement happening across North America and the world. I became a member of the Ubuntu Choirs Network which shares the belief that singing together is a human birthright—and can make the world a better place.
I'm grateful to have connected with songwriters and songleaders such as Lea Morris, Coco Love Alcorn, Sarina Partridge, and Luke Wallace, collaborating on concerts and workshops, teaching their songs and being inspired to write my own. My singing community is growing and thriving, and I am truly blessed to bring people together and facilitate joy.
Where I've Shared Song
Here are some highlights from community events and collaborations I've been part of:
Special guest with Fiddelium string ensemble, and singalong, Port Theatre, Nanaimo, 2026
Concert and workshop with Luke Wallace, St. Andrews United, Nanaimo, 2026
Concerts with Coco Love Alcorn at Herman's Jazz Club, Victoria, and Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney, 2025
Workshops with Coco Love Alcorn in Victoria Nanaimo, Gabriola and Saltspring Islands, 2024 & 2025
Naramata Centre - Song Leader, 2024 and 2026
Workshops and concerts with Lea Morris, Parksville, Nanaimo and Victoria, 2024
Nanaimo Ukulele Festival - Opening performer, 2024
BC Culture Days - performer at opening ceremonies, Parksville, 2024 (see video)
CHLY 101.7FM Community Radio - Songwriter’s Circle, Harbour City Beat, 2024
Route 19A Music Festival - opening performer, Qualicum Beach, 2024
McMillan Arts Centre - Community Christmas Singalongs 2022 - 2025
Parksville Chamber of Commerce - Canada Day: Singing of the National Anthem 2024 & 2025; Craig Street Summer Night Market
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Guest congregational songleading at Unity New Thought Spiritual Centre, Nanaimo (see video) and Knox United Church (see video), 2024 -2025.
Parksville Downtown Business Association - Summer Singalong Series, Holiday Sparkle Tree-lighting Celebration, 2024 and 2025
City of Parksville - “Cookies & Carols” singalong, 2024
Nanaimo Brain Injury Society - workshop, 2025
Nanaimo Parkinson's Support Group - workshop, 2024
Voices from the Circle
“My inner child is thrilled to be singing again and I thank my lucky stars that I stumbled upon something so wonderful. The warm, welcoming playful environment is so perfectly curated…It’s like the medicine I didn't know I needed. My family has enjoyed how much happier I've been lately.”
— Talitha, Nanaimo
“Participating in Humble Harmony these last 6 weeks has cultivated joy and hope. The experience of singing with and hearing others in song lifts my soul/spirit! I am very grateful for this space and time.”
- Johanne, Nanaimo
“I have always wanted to be able to sing but I could never let anything come out that felt any good. I am amazed...I felt like I freed up part of myself that had been blocked all my life. I am so happy to have found a voice inside me and let it come out more. Sylvia made me feel like it is ok to sing; in fact it is important."
—Denise, Nanoose Bay
There's something about singing in harmonies and the closeness of other people that gets overlooked in this day and age. It's medicine for the soul.”
— Tamara, Nanaimo
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